Hi! I'm new to homeschooling. My child went to public school till grade 8. She finds it difficult to continue there as she doesn't have any good friends there. She has trouble staying on task and seems to have no confidence in her intelligence even though she gets good grades. Does online learning(http://ilearndl.com/about-ilearndl/ )a good decision? I'm curious about many things regarding it. Will there be any certificates? Will she able to apply for any top universities for higher studies?
iLearn is a DL Program in the province of B.C. which is a special situation. It is not legally considered homeschooling; instead she would be considered to be attending an independent alternative school that uses a distributed learning model. Although the government doesn't consider it to be homeschooling, in practice the majority of the responsibility for the learning rests on the student and her parents, and it's the choice the majority of "home-based learners" in BC make.
There are many different DL programs that come in many different flavours. Whether this particular program is optimal for your dd is impossible to know without knowing a lot more about her and you and her learning needs and interests. Some programs are more flexible and learner-directed. Some offer supplemental and/or optional group learning experiences, workshops, trips, etc.. It can be helpful to research a number of different DL programs concerning the support, flexibility and format of their learning model.
However one thing I can tell you with certainty is that if she takes the necessary courses from Grades 10 to 12 she will be eligible to graduate with exactly the same Dogwood high school graduation diploma that any BC high school issues, and in applying to university our community college she will be on a straightforward level playing field. That is a major perk of being part of a DL program.
It sounds like your daughter may need some time to deschooling and regain her confidence. I pulled my guy out of public school, and it has taken 9 months for him to start being confident and curious.
You will find lots of help here on the board archives too.
Good luck
Anna
Great standardized test scores and extracurricular experiences will help with selective universities besides a great GPA. Online schooling like that counts mostly the same as normal school. Diplomas completing other options depend on your local laws. Homeschooling might be a good option for her to switch gears and focus in a way more tailored to her needs.
Standardized test scores are not part of the college/university application process in Canada. There are a few universities that are beginning to put weight on extra-curriculars, but most still don't. Having said that, I think extra-curriculars are extremely helpful for personal development, sense of responsibility, social connections, self-confidence, interpersonal skills, employability, etc. etc.
Miranda
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